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Fakay Family History

Fakay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kay, Fagan, Faas, Fay, Sakai, Farkas, Garay, Nakao, Fava, Fake

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Where is the Fakay family from?

You can see how Fakay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fakay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fakay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fakay families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fakay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fakay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fakay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fakay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Fakay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fakay. For the veterans among your Fakay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fakay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fakay

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